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Ash Dieback
Important information and advice about Chalara fraxinea –a disease that is affecting ash trees in the UK

Devon Community Toolkit for the Natural Environment
The toolkit aims to provide advice for anyone wanting to get more involved in Devon’s natural and historic environment

Sustainable Tourism
Tourism is vital to Devon's economy but the industry is under threat from all sides...

Biodiversity
Devon supports a rich and varied wildlife resource

Coasts
Planning and managing coastal environments for long term benefits

Country Parks and Nature Reserves
Providing recreation opportunities and protecting wildlife

Estuaries
All twelve of our estuaries are managed by partnerships to co-ordinate activity

Flooding Emergencies
Keeping roads clear and dealing with flooding emergencies

Devon's Landscape
Conserving, enhancing and guiding change within one of Devon's most valuable assets

Devon’s Protected Landscapes
Devon has five areas of outstanding natural beauty

North Devon AONB and Biosphere Service
Working for the rural environment and economy by providing high quality countryside management for landowners and public

Geology
Registering sites, promoting geodiversity and providing a minerals plan

Wildlife and Geology Planning Guidance
Local Planning Authorities are required to protect and enhance priority and protected wildlife habitats, species and geological sites through the planning process

World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserve
Devon has an outstanding natural environment, with two World Heritage Sites and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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Planning, Transportation and Environment
Devon County Council
Lucombe House
County Hall
Exeter
EX2 4QD

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General enquiries: 0845 155 1015

Fax: 01392 381459

environment@devon.gov.uk